University of Venda UNIVEN Faculty of Agriculture
Vision
The vision of the School is to become a “Centre of Excellence” in Agriculture, rural Development and natural resources management in the region”
Mission
The main role of the School of Agriculture, Rural Development and Forestry is to provide professional training to under and post graduate students, providing appropriate knowledge and skills relevant to the needs of government, private sector and farming community .The school aims at excellence in teaching, research and active participation in community outreach programmes in order to promote sustainable livelihoods in rural areas.
The following degrees / diplomas and certificates are offered in the school.
Please note: Computer Literacy(CPL0521/0621) must be taken by all students registered in the School. The module can be taken anytime from the first semester of the first year up to and including the last semester of the final year of study.
| Degrees | Codes |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Agriculture | BAGRIC |
| Bachelor of Family Ecology & Consumer Sci (Home Econs) | BFECS |
| Bachelor of Agribusiness Management | BAGBM |
| Bachelor of Science in Agriculture | BSCAGR |
| Bachelor of Science in Forestry Sciences | BSCFOR |
| Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Technolgy | BSCFST |
| Bachelor of Agriculture Honours | BAGRIC(Hons) |
| Honours in Rural Development | HONRDV |
| Bachelor of Science Honours in Agriculture | BSCAGR(Hons) |
| Bachelor of Science Honours in Forestry | BSCFOR(Hons) |
| Master of Science in Agriculture | MSCAGR |
| Master of Science in Food Science and Technology | MSCFST |
| Masters in Rural Development | MRDV |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Agriculture | PhD(Agric) |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Rural Development | PhDRD |
Departments:
- Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness
- Agricultural and Rural Engineering
- Animal Science
- Family Ecology and Consumer Sciences
- Food Science and Technology
- Forestry
- Horticultural Sciences
- Plant Production
- Soil Science
- Centre for Rural Development
The School of Agriculture can be contacted as follows:
| Designation | Name | Contacts |
| Dean | Prof A G Mchau | Tel: +27 15 962 8110 Email: [email protected] |
| Dean’s Secretary | Ms. LA Kone | Tel: +27 15 962 8310 Email: [email protected] |
| School Administrator | Mr. MM Maboho | Tel: +2715 962 8408 Fax: +27 15 962 8598 Email: [email protected] |
Department Specific Information:
If you require more information about a specific department, please contact the Heads of Departments. List of HOD’s and their Contact Details is as follows:
| Department | Name | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|
|
Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension |
Prof. SA Oni
|
Tel: +27 15 962 8629 Email: [email protected] |
|
Department of Agriculture and Rural Engineering
|
CK Mmarete
|
Tel: +27 15 962 8359 Email:[email protected] |
| Department of Animal Science |
DR. O Acheompong-Boateng
|
Tel: +27 15 962 8300 Fax: +27 15 962 8598 Email: [email protected] |
| Family Ecology and Consumer Sciences |
Prof. LL Maliwichi
|
Tel: +27 15 962 8626 Email:[email protected] |
|
Department of Food Science and Technology
|
Prof. I A Jideani
|
Tel: +27 15 8310 Email:[email protected] |
| Department of Forestry |
Prof A G Mchau
|
Tel: +27 15 962 8110 Email:[email protected] |
| Department of Horticulture Science |
Prof. GRA Mchau
|
Tel: +27 15 962 8249 Email:[email protected] |
| Department of Plant Production |
Dr. JBO Ogola
|
Tel: +27 15 962 8177 Email:[email protected] |
| Department of Soil Science |
Dr. JJO Odhiambo
|
Tel: +27 15 962 8431 Email:[email protected] |